What You've Learned Mac OS X uses standards throughout the operating system. These standards enable Macintosh computers to integrate into networks and share data and peripherals with other computers. Mac OS X 10.4 can install on any Macintosh computer with a G3 processor or later that also has a DVD drive, built-in FireWire, a minimum of 256 MB of memory, and 3 GB of available disk space. Before you install Mac OS X, you need to make key decisions about how you want to configure the system, including if you want to partition your drive or not. If you are upgrading from Mac OS 9, you should also note your network configuration information so that you can use it when you configure Mac OS X. After using Setup Assistant to do the initial configuration, you can use System Preferences to perform additional system configuration. To ensure that your system is up-to-date, you should check for updates on a regular basis by choosing Apple > Software Update, or using Software Update preferences. Use Knowledge Base to research known installation issues.
References The following Knowledge Base documents (located at www.apple.com/support) will provide you with further information regarding installing Mac OS X. Apple Software Restore 42929, "Using Restore Discs with Mac OS X 10.2 through 10.3.1" 106451, "Using Apple Software Restore to install or reinstall parts without erasing (Mac OS X 10.1.5 or earlier)"
Firmware Issues 42642, "To continue booting, type 'mac-boot' and press return" Message" 58492, "Differences Between the Mac OS ROM and bootROM" 60351, "Determining BootROM or Firmware Version" 86117, "Mac OS X: Chart of Available Firmware Updates"
Installation Issues 25404, "Mac OS X: How to reinstall a prior version" 25773, "Mac OS X 10.3: Transferring data with Setup Assistant frequently asked questions (FAQ)" 75187, "Mac OS X: Software installations require administrator password" 106163, "Mac OS X: System Requirements" 106178, "Startup Manager: How to Select a Startup Volume" 106235, "Mac OS X: Disk Appears Dimmed (or Grayed Out) in the Installer" 106442, "Mac OS X 10.0, 10.1: Installer Does Not Display Hard Disk" 106464, "Your Mac won't start up in Mac OS X" 106692, "Mac OS X: Troubleshooting installation and software updates" 106693, "Mac OS X: Troubleshooting installation from CD or DVD" 106694, "Mac OS X: Troubleshooting the Mac OS X Installer" 106695, "Troubleshooting Automatic Software Update in Mac OS X" 106704, "Mac OS X: Updating your software" 107120, "Mac OS X: About the Archive and Install feature"
Miscellaneous 2238, "Macintosh: How to Reset PRAM and NVRAM" 86209, "Macintosh: Some Computers Only Start Up in Mac OS X" 86246, "Using the Software Install and Restore DVD with PowerBook G4 (12-inch)" 107249, "Mac OS X: About file system journaling"
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